The Writer's Block: Interview with Hélène Gelèns
Hélène Gelèns writes poems, essays, and short prose. Her work has been translated into five languages and her second collection of poetry "Zet af en Zweef (2010)" was awarded the prestigious Jan Campert Prize
Poet Nikki Giovanni Reads at Cave Canem 2012
Nikki Giovanni is a highly regarded and well respected poet. In 2007 she was the first poet to receive the Carl Sandburg Literary Award, and her recent children's book Rosa became a Caldecott Honors Book.
Erik Jan Harmens Reads: “I Want You to Want but You Don’t Want”
Erik Jan Harmens is a Dutch National Poetry Slam champion, poet, and performer. He has published three collections of poetry and one novel, including the English-influenced Underperformer.
Fabienne Kanor Reads from “Humus”
Fabienne Kanor is a French-Martinican writer and former writer-in-residence at City of Asylum/ Pittsburgh. Her book Humus uses multiple narrators to reconstruct the history of African women in the West Indies during the slave trade.
The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Lucas Hirsch
Lucas Hirsch is the founder of the Dutch literary production company "Kleine Revolutie Producties." He is the author of two poetry collections: familie gebiedt and tastzin.
A Conversation with Nazila Fathi
Steve Sokol, President of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, interviewed Nazila Fathi, an Iranian journalist, translator, and commentator. In 2009, Fathi was forced into exile.
The Flying Wallendas Perform to Rushdie’s “The Ground Beneath Her Feet”
During the 2011 Jazz Poetry Concert, The Flying Wallendas surprised audience members with a performance set to Salman Rushdie's The Ground Beneath Her Feet.
2011 Jazz Poetry Concert Highlights
2011's Jazz Poetry concert featured readings from Sonia Sanchez (USA), Israel Centeno (Venezuela), Khet Mar (Burma), Hind Shoufani (Palestine), Alexandra Petrova (Russia), and Tommi Parkko (Finland).
The Writer’s Block: An Interview with Ismet Prcic
Ismet Prcic is a writer who immigrated to America from Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1996. The New York Times listed his book Shards as a notable book of the year.
Video: Poet Thomas Sayers Ellis Reads at Cave Canem 2012
Thomas Sayers Ellis has published two collections of poetry: Skin, Inc.: Identity Repair Poems and The Maverick Room. He was awarded the John C. Zacharis First Book Award in 2006.
Live from Tibet: A Video Interview with Tsering Woeser
Tsering Woeser is a Tibetan writer and activist. Sampsonia Way interviewed her in September despite her being under house arrest for her writing about the current conditions of Tibetan under Chinese control.
A Reading with Keorapetse Kgositsile and Jazz Musician Oliver Lake
South African poet laureate Keorapetse Kgositsile lived in the United States from 1962-1975 where he became a prominent African-American poet promoting an interest in Africa and performative style of poetry.
Poet Nikky Finney Reads at Cave Canem 2012
Nickey Finney is a National Book Award winner for her poetry collection Head Off & Split and has written three other books including Rice, winner of the 1999 PEN American Open Book Award.
From the Jazz/Poetry concert to the Cave Canem poetry reading, Sampsonia Way witnessed some truly amazing events in 2012. We also had a chance to interview writers from all over the world. This are the most watched videos that captured these wonderful experiences.
